Green Star

Green Star

Green Star assesses the sustainable design, construction and operation of buildings, fitouts and communities.

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Your hub for everything you need to work with and learn with the GBCA.

Case studies

Green Star case studies

Read about our Green Star-rated projects – insights into the innovative ways we're building for the future.

Advocacy

Advocacy

The GBCA is involved in a range of different initiatives to benefit industry.

Leading the sustainable transformation of Australia’s buildings, cities and communities.

Our vision is to create healthy, resilient and positive places.

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Green Star certified projects

Sydney Opera House charts a course towards net zero

An iconic landmark shines on the world stage


As the symbol of Australia, it’s important that the Opera House leads by example.

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We certify

We certify new and existing
buildings with the Green Star
rating systems.

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We advocate

We encourage industry to go
beyond standard practice for new
and retrofit projects.

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We educate

Our professional development
courses advise industry on
sustainable building practices.

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The GBCA by numbers:

600+

GBCA Member
organisations

2,200

Green Star rated
projects certified

550,000

People moving into a
Green Star rated community

Our success stories in 2019

18 Dec 2019

A word from Davina

Over the course of 2019, we’ve seen business accelerate its action on climate – and we thank you for your leadership. But no one company can drive reform at the necessary scale and speed. We need bold, industry-wide coalitions for change – and in the property industry the Green Building Council of Australia is our coalition for change.

Since stepping into the role of CEO in June, I’ve been honoured to work with an industry of passionate sustainability champions, and a dedicated and innovative team driving results. Together, we’ve achieved a lot – but here are our team’s picks for the 10 biggest success stories in 2019.

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Upcoming event

24 - 25 MAR 2020

TRANSFORM 2020

After the success of our first TRANSFORM conference in 2019, we will be back in 2020 to push the conversation further! Join us at TRANSFORM to collaborate, innovate, be inspired, engage in deep-dive sessions and learn how to drive action for a more sustainable built environment.

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Meet the GBCA team


Podcast: The Voice